Denver vs Fabian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denver

Boy #487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from the green valley"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#487
Total SSA Count
633
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Den, Denny

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Fabian

Boy #444 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"of the bean growers (Fabii clan)"

Origin: Latin (faba = bean)

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Polish English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#444
Total SSA Count
711
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fab

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Popularity Comparison

Denver Rank #487
Fabian Rank #444

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 vs #487 for Denver.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Denver ___

  • Denver James
  • Denver Cole
  • Denver Ray
  • Denver Lee
  • Denver Scott
  • Denver Blake

Fabian ___

  • Fabian James
  • Fabian Alexander
  • Fabian Louis
  • Fabian Michael
  • Fabian Andres
  • Fabian Cruz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Denver

Austin Phoenix Savannah Dakota Hudson

If you choose Fabian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denver or Fabian more popular?

Fabian is more popular, ranked #444 compared to Denver at #487 in the United States.

What do Denver and Fabian mean?

Denver means "from the green valley" (English origin). Fabian means "of the bean growers (Fabii clan)" (Latin (faba = bean) origin).

Are Denver and Fabian boy or girl names?

Denver is primarily a boy name. Fabian is primarily a boy name.

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